Syllabus for ME 5610
Finite Elements

Office:	G-215 Parkview Campus
Phone:	276-3423
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Lecture:	M 4–6:20, G-113 Parkview Campus
Office Hours:	MT 10–11AM, R 1–2PM, or by appointment

Development of finite element techniques for solution of one-, two-, and three-dimensional problems in heat transfer, fluid flow, structures and elasticity.

MATH 3740 – Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
ME 2570 – Mechanics of Materials
ME 3560 – Fluid Mechanics
ME 4310 – Heat Transfer
or equivalents.

Concepts and Applications of Finite Elements, Cook, Malkus, Plesha, Fourth Edition, Wiley, 2002.

The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis, Hughes, Thomas J.R., Dover, 2000.
Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Chandrupatla, Tirupathi R and Belegundu, Ashok D., Prentice Hall College Div, 1997.

Homework	20%
Mid Term Exam	20%
Final Exam	30%
Independent project – mid-term report	5%
Independent project – final report	25%

A:	$\geq$ 90%
BA:	$\geq$ 85%
B:	$\geq$ 80%
CB:	$\geq$ 75%
C:	$\geq$ 70%
DC:	$\geq$ 65%
D:	$\geq$ 60%

Assignments are due at the beginning of class. All homework will be collected, however, some homework may not be graded.

Working Together: For homework assignments, students are encouraged to discuss solution methods with their colleagues. Written work must be done independently and must accurately represent the work of the student. All exams and quizzes are to be completed independently.

Re-grades: Re-grade requests must be submitted in writing within 1 week of the return of any item. The instructor reserves the right to re-grade the entire item.

Academic integrity: You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs that pertain to Academic Honesty. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. [The policies can be found at http://catalog.wmich.edu under Academic Policies, Student Rights and Responsibilities.] If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with your instructor if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.